Professional Development for Online and Blended Teachers: Identifying Successful Practices and Addressing Challenges
Wednesday Morning Pre-Conference Workshops 8:00AM – 12:00PM

Barbara Treacy and Kirsten Peterson, Education Development Center

Session Description

In this session, online teachers and program leaders will discuss strategies, practices, issues and needs for professional development for online teachers, focusing on both initial professional development as well as ongoing professional development for online and blended teachers.
Experienced online practitioners will share models and lessons learned in an interactive panel. Participants will also engage in several round table discussions to identify successful practices and address challenges online and blended teachers and programs face, and identify areas where the professional development needs of online and blended teachers may differ. Participants will review the iNACOL National Standards for Quality Online Teaching as a foundation for the session. Key takeaways from the session will be collected and shared.

Presentation Materials and Contributions

Agenda:

Panel Presentation: Professional Development Models for Virtual School Teachers
Dianne Gauthier, Louisiana Virtual School:

John Willoughby, Faculty Advisor, Pamoja Education / IB Online: Pamoja Prezi
Cathy Cheely, e-Learning Consultant and former Director, Virtual Virginia:

Update on the new iNACOL Teaching Standards and Discussion: Making the New iNACOL Teaching Standards Come Alive in our Programs
Barbara Treacy, EdTech Leaders Online and Cathy Cheely, e-Learning Consultant and former Director, Virtual Virginia:

Presenter Contact Information
Barbara Treacy, Education Development Center (EDC)
btreacy@edc.org

Kirsten Peterson, Education Development Center (EDC)
kpeterson@edc.org
Twitter: kijo13 (the 'o' is the letter and not the number zero)
AOL Instant Messenger: kijo13
Skype: kirstenpeterson13

Dianne Gauthier, Louisiana Virtual School
dianne.gauthier@la.gov

John Willoughby, Faculty Advisor, Pamoja Education / IB Online
john.willoughby@pamojaeducation.com

Cathy Cheely, e-Learning Consultant and former Director, Virtual VA
cathy.cheely@gmail.com



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